Ivory will be giving a presentation for her company to a group of potential clients visiting from Germany, and she is deciding what to wear. According to your textbook, which of the following statements about the role of personal appearance in speechmaking should she keep in mind when making her decision?
A. In most cases, listeners' attitudes are not influenced by the way a speaker is dressed.
B. Research has shown that bright-colored clothing has a more favorable impact on listeners.
C. A speaker's personal appearance should be in keeping with the occasion of the speech.
D. All the answers are correct.
E. Both a speaker's personal appearance should be in keeping with the occasion of the speech and research has shown that bright-colored clothing has a more favorable impact on listeners.
Answer: C
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